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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,154.41, 54,033.12 and 21,249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,154.41, 54,033.12 and 21,249.41 is: 29,324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,154.41 : 54,033.12 = 21,249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,154.41/54,033.12 = 21,249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,154.41x = 54,033.12 × 21,249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,154.41x = 1,148,172,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,172,055.54/39,154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,324.21

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